Opportunities on the Out

Opportunities on the Out is StandOut’s job board. It’s where we share opportunities from employers and training providers we know to be reliable, supportive and welcoming of applicants with convictions.

We hope that Opportunities on the Out is a useful resource, however, it is important to remember that it does not replace your own job search.

If you would like support with any aspect of your job search, want to chat through one of the opportunities below - or need support with anything else, please get in touch with one of our coaches.

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Employment

Greene King: Sous Chef

Greene King are looking for a full-time Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Tulse Hill Hotel. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality fresh food, supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, and helping to create an exceptional dining experience for every guest.

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard, ensuring quality and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards across all kitchen operations.

• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure efficient service, clear communication, and the timely delivery of meals during busy periods.

• Stay up to date with new menu items, seasonal promotions, and product developments to support a consistently great customer experience.

💡Perks:

• 33% discount across Greene King pubs, restaurants, and hotels

• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels

• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three Mobile along with many more…

• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support

  📰Contract: Full Time, Permanent
  💷 Pay: £31,000 - £38,500 + Bonus + Service Charge 
  📍 Location: Tulse Hill Hotel, Tulse Hill

  📅 Closing date: Ongoing

Redemption Roasters: Barista / Cafe Assistant

Redemption Roasters are looking for a full-time Barista / Café Assistant to join their Covent Garden team. You'll be at the heart of the café experience – delivering exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and great food while helping to bring Redemption's mission of reducing reoffending through coffee to life every day.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and well-stocked café environment, supporting smooth operations throughout every shift.

• Work flexibly across all areas of the café, including front of house, coffee bar, and food preparation, stepping in wherever support is needed.

• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols with care and attention

📰 Contract: Full-time, part-time also available on website

💷 Pay: £12.75 per hour plus tips

📍 Location: Covent Garden, London

📅 Closing date: Ongoing

Iceland: Home Delivery Driver (Inside M25)

Iceland are looking for a Home Delivery Driver to join their team. You'll be the face of the business on the road, delivering customers' shopping safely and efficiently while providing excellent service and ensuring every order arrives in the best possible condition.

• Ensure safe van loading procedures are followed (i.e heavy lifting & manual handling)

• Flexibility to work shifts, the patterns can vary between 6am & 11pm

• Complete van checks

• Ensure food arrives to the customer in the best condition

• Support in-store operations when required, helping the wider team deliver excellent service.

  💡Perks:

• A 15% discount card

• Minimum 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), increasing with service

• Grocery Aid for free and confidential, financial, emotional and practical support

• Option to join a health care plan

Requirements:

• Have a full driving license (held for at least 3 years and have no more than 6 points)

• Demonstrate a strong awareness of road safety

📰 Contract: Full-time

💷 Pay: £15.09 per hour

📍 Location: Leyton Walthamstow

📅 Closing date: Ongoing

Social Bite: Kitchen Assistant

The Castle Pub Group are looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to join the team at The Alwyne Castle. You'll support the smooth running of a busy kitchen, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food preparation while working as part of a fast-paced Back of House team.

• Support the kitchen team with pot washing, plate turnaround, and maintaining a clean and organised working environment throughout service.

• No experience needed but candidate must be able to work in a busy environment, smart presentation, flexibility around working hours (the work will include weekends) and good level of English.

Criteria:

• Lived experience of homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

📰 Contract: Part time, 16-20 hours a week (with the option to increase as time goes on) latest finish around 11:30pm.

Shift Pattern: Flexible. Mostly Saturday, Sunday and Mondays.

💷 Pay: Hourly rate £12.89 plus service and tips

📍 Location: The Alwyne Castle, N1 2LY

📅 Closing date: Monday 15th, June

Contact the StandOut Team to find out more.

Education and Training

JBT Training: Trainee Site Supervisor

JBT Training are looking for a full-time Site Supervisor Apprentice to join their construction programme in London. You'll be working across live sites while developing the skills needed to build a career in construction supervision, combining hands-on site experience with structured college-based learning.

• Support day-to-day activity on construction sites, helping teams deliver work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard in a fast-paced environment.

• Take part in structured learning, with 20% of time spent in college and 80% gaining hands-on site experience.

• Travel across different sites within the local area to support projects and attend training and college sessions.

  🎓 Requirements:

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 3 or above, or Functional Skills at Level 1 or above.

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status

• 18+ due to site H&S rules

It would be advantageous if you have already completed technical certificates in construction or multi-skills, have previous related work experience and a CSCS, but this is certainly not essential.

📰 Contract: Full-time Apprenticeship (40 hours per week)

💷 Pay: £12.75 per hour

📍 Location: London

🕒 Working pattern: 07:00–08:00 start times, includes paid college hours

XO Barbers:

XO Barbers offers hands‑on barbering training through Onwards & Upwards, designed to help people - particularly those who have faced barriers to employment - build skills and confidence for a career in barbering. Their programme runs both inside HMP Brixton and in the community, where trainees learn core barbering techniques and practice real haircuts in a professional setting. Trainees are supported from initial training through to gaining real experience on clients, often at low‑cost training trims, and the initiative aims to improve employment prospects and provide a fresh start for participants.

XO Barbers Blackfriars Road has officially opened its doors on 12th Jan 2026 for their training programme in the community. Referrals for the course are now open.

Location: XO Barbers Blackfriars Road, London

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

KERB: Street food training

Kerb offers an opportunity for anyone who aspires to start their own food business to learn everything about owning a business, planning and executing there idea, through online courses and in person workshops. There is then an opportunity to pitch your completed busy plan to a group of professionals who may then fund your business start up.

Location: London (details provided on sign-up)

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more.

Breakthrough: AI Online Courses

Breakthrough’s online courses are flexible, self‑paced learning programmes designed to equip you with essential skills for today’s tech‑driven world. They cover a wide range of topics - from foundational introductions to artificial intelligence and AI ethics to specialised subjects like AI for social impact, sustainability, and digital workforce development. Many courses are offered for little to no cost, are suitable for all levels of experience, and provide practical knowledge you can apply in real‑world contexts

💸 Cost: £0 to £5

📅 Placement Dates: Ongoing

Get in touch with StandOut coaches to find out more

Events and Community

💫MenWalkandTalk

MenWalkTalk Is a walking group dedicated to improving men’s mental health through  walking across London in groups. Join us to connect, talk, and walk in a supportive environment. This is aimed at reducing social isolation and building stronger communities.

• Free and Accessible: No cost or sign-ups required-just show up and join the walk.  

• Supportive Environment: A safe space to talk, listen, or simply enjoy the walk.  

• Beautiful Locations: Explore London's scenic walking routes while connecting with others. 

• Led by Trained Volunteer Walk-Leaders

📅 Dates: All year round
⏰ Time: click on link for times and places
📍 Location: All around London

London Jobs Fair - The Valley

The London Jobs Fair is a free-to-attend recruitment event taking place at The Valley in Charlton, bringing together a wide range of employers from across London. It gives jobseekers the opportunity to meet recruiters face-to-face, explore live vacancies, and gain advice on applications, CVs, and career opportunities in a direct and accessible setting.

📅 Dates: Wednesday 17th June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
📍 Location: The Valley, Floyd Road, London SE7 8BL
🎟️ Entry: Free (ticket required via Eventbrite)

Refugee Week 2026: Employability Fair

The Refugee Week 2026 Employability Fair is a free event for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers looking to explore employment, training and volunteering opportunities. Attendees can meet local employers, employability support services, ESOL providers, skills training organisations and adult learning providers, as well as find out more about apprenticeships and volunteering opportunities. The event welcomes people at all stages of their employment journey and aims to provide practical support in a friendly and inclusive environment!

📅 Date: Thursday 18th June 2026

⏰ Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

📍 Location: Hackney Town Hall - North Atrium, Mare Street, London E8 1EA

🎟️ Entry: Free (ticket reservation encouraged via Eventbrite, but not required for entry)

⚽Street Soccer:

This is a UK charity that uses football as a way to bring people together and create positive change for individuals facing social exclusion, including people experiencing homelessness, seeking asylum, or struggling with mental health or justice system involvement.

❗Free, trauma‑informed football sessions that anyone can join
❗Turn up with no referral or registration needed

Beyond playing football, the organisation provides wrap‑around support such as:
-housing advice -emotional support -access to education -volunteering opportunities and connection with partner services to help players build confidence and work toward positive futures.

Get involved by attending local drop‑in football sessions, or by contacting Street Soccer to learn more about programmes in their area.

📍Sessions take place in locations across London including Lambeth, Southwark and Shoreditch.

StandOut Support

• We have grants and financial support available; covering household items, emergency accommodation, travel, ID, food and more. We also have progression grants to support you with starting a course or purchasing equipment such as PPE to start work.

• Clothing (including coats) and toiletries are also available to collect from our offices in Vauxhall.

  Please get in touch with any StandOut coach if you are interested!

Other Support

Disclosure advice

• Unlock Free advice about criminal convictions and when you have to disclose to employers. They also advise on getting insurance, travelling abroad, self-employment and more. Call 01634247350 or WhatsApp 07824 113848. Many helpful resources online too https://hub.unlock.org.uk/
  

• Nacro Another helpline supporting people with convictions with disclosure, your employee rights, money management and more. Call 03001231999 or visit https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/